Chemical Carcinogenesis.

Abstract

The chemical hazards of daily life have led to much hue and cry in Congressional committees and the daily press. Carcinogenic situations such as atmospheric pollution, cigarette smoking, the effects of weed killers and insecticides have had their share of attention. The internist as he tries to frame reasonable answers for patient and colleague, in the midst of perplexing claim and counterclaim, might well wish for a balanced view of controversy. The author has provided such an opportunity in this authoritative discussion. The first 2 chapters provide an easily read, broad background for chemical carcinogenesis. The major portions of the